PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Troublefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troublefield comes to the cage accompanied by Hell Song - Sum 41. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Troublefield
vs
Stout

179 cm
26
166 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

175 cm
20
168 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Viral Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Troublefield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout shoots and misses
and Troublefield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stout has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Stout shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Troublefield is trying to defend but Stout finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Stout wants to work for an arm triangle but Troublefield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troublefield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stout is working away from the top position though.
Troublefield controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Troublefield actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stout seems to be working for a kimura but Troublefield defends the submission attempt.

Stout is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Troublefield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stout.

Stout is looking for a kimura here.

Troublefield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Troublefield trying to control from the bottom.

Stout is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troublefield is trying to get back to full guard.
Stout is looking to take a break and control but Troublefield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield is pressing down on Stout's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Troublefield keeping moving, preventing Stout from controlling successfully.
Stout pushing down on Troublefield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Stout is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Troublefield sees it coming and defends easily.
Troublefield wants to control but Stout is keeping busy.
Stout looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Troublefield with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stout wants to control but Troublefield is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stout.
Troublefield throws a leg kick

and Stout counters with a shoot takedown. Troublefield fights it but they end up in guard.
Stout cracks Troublefield with a solid left hand.
Troublefield keeping moving, preventing Stout from controlling successfully.
Stout slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Troublefield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Stout dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Troublefield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joey Troublefield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stout checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stout closes this distance looking for a takedown but Troublefield circles away.
Troublefield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stout rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Troublefield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It appears Troublefield was looking to counter with a kick there.
Troublefield fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Troublefield is looking to chop away at Stout's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Troublefield. That's going to slow Stout down.
Troublefield swinging wildly here.
Stout on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Troublefield. Troublefield obviously looking to wear him down.
Troublefield throws a leg kick but Stout sees it coming and moves out of range.
Troublefield thuds a left hand into Stout's body.
Stout shoots for a takedown but Troublefield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stout takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stout fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joey Troublefield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Stout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout shoots in and drives through. Troublefield sprawls well.
Stout fails to land the takedown.

Troublefield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stout to the mat! Stout manages to get full guard.
Stout is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stout wants to stand up but Troublefield is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troublefield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sam Stout has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Troublefield from controlling successfully.
Troublefield distracts Stout with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stout can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Troublefield controls the pace.
Troublefield continues to stall.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Stout shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Troublefield kicks off Stout and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Troublefield is fending him off so far but Stout persists. Nope, Troublefield circles away and we're back to standing.
Troublefield looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stout shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Troublefield throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Stout counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troublefield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stout is pushing down on Troublefield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Troublefield is fighting to maintain full guard but Stout has managed to sneak the leg through.
Troublefield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Troublefield.

Troublefield working for submissions but it's allowed Stout to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Troublefield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Stout feints and as Troublefield raises his hands in defense, Stout changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Troublefield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stout throws an elbow that misses. Troublefield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stout's guard. Nice move by Troublefield!

Troublefield wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.
Stout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout wants to improve his position but instead Troublefield has moved into half guard.
Stout is trying is best to control the position here.
Troublefield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Troublefield wants to take a breather but Stout is having none of it.

Stout manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stout closes the distance and clinches up with Troublefield, looking for a takedown. Stout pushes Troublefield against the cage but Troublefield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stout closes this distance looking for a takedown but Troublefield circles away.
Troublefield thows a leg kick but Stout checks it

and Stout counters with a nice double leg into side control. Troublefield won't be happy with that.
Troublefield tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout wants to control but Troublefield is keeping him busy.
Troublefield wants to control but Stout postures up.
Stout creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stout controlling from side mount.

Stout is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Troublefield has escaped the position, nice work there.

Stout thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield is looking for a sweep.
Stout trying to control the position but Troublefield is working away.
Troublefield tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stout is looking to take a break and control but Troublefield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Troublefield manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stout missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Troublefield gets full guard.
Troublefield trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Troublefield wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stout is now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Stout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stout has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Stout!